Olympus PEN E-PL8 User Manual

Table of Contents Quick task index 1. Preparation 2. Shooting 3. Playback 4. Menu functions 5.Connecting the camera to a smartphone 6.Connecting the c

10ENNames of parts Names of parts12345675890abdcegfhi1 Mode dial ...P. 202 Shutter button ...

100ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Viewing camera images on TVMENU c U [HDMI], [Video Out]Use the separately sold cable with the camera to pla

101ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Using the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports H

102ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings)MENU c U [ KControl Settings]Sets whether or not to d

103ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 LV super control panelThe LV super control panel displays the current status of the shooting settings. Touch or u

104ENMenu functions (Custom menus)41 Select [Live SCP] for each mode in KControl Settings (P. 90) beforehand.2 Press the z button to display the live

105ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Adding information displaysMENU c U [ G/Info Settings]LV-Info (Shooting information displays)Use [LV-Info] t

106ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4G Settings (Index/calendar display) You can add an index display with a different number of frames and calendar

107ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 Accessory Port Menu Using OLYMPUS PENPALThe optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, a

108ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4 Editing the address bookThe OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or

109ENMenu functions (Accessory port menus)4Option Descriptiong My OLYMPUS PENPAL Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including the name, addr

11ENNames of parts 4567980abc213F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 45)I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 58)G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting

110ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone55By connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specifi ed app, you

111ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone5 Connecting to a smartphoneConnect to a smartphone. Start the OI.Share App installed on your smartphone.1

112ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone5 Transferring images to a smartphoneYou can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You

113ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone5 Adding position information to imagesYou can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was

114ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone5 Changing the connection methodThere are two ways to connect to a smartphone. With [Private] the same set

115ENConnecting the camera to a smartphone5Cancelling a share orderCancel share orders that are set on images.1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup

116ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer66116EN Connecting the camera to a computer and a printer Connecting the camera to a computer Mu

117ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer6• Select [MTP] in Step 3 to use Windows Photo Gallery.• Data transfer is not guaranteed in th

118ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer64 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3.• Check the system requirements before beginning installation.Opera

119ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer6 Direct printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with

12ENPreparation11 PreparationUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the de

120ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer6 Custom printing1 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable and turn the c

121ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer6Setting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or fi le na

122ENConnecting the camera to a computer and a printer63 Select the date and time format and press z.NoThe pictures are printed without the date and t

123ENCautions77 Battery and charger• The camera uses a single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Never use any battery other than genuine OLYMPUS batteries

124ENCautions7 Usable cardsIn this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially avail

125ENCautions7 Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still picturesThe fi le size in the table is approximate for fi les with a 4:3 aspect rati

126ENCautions7 Interchangeable lensesChoose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four

127ENCautions7 External fl ash units designated for use with this cameraWith this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units t

128ENCautions73 Adjust the settings for each group in the LV super control panel.250250 F5.6P3838A ModeTTLMOff+5.0TTL +3.01/8–LO1ChFlash intensity val

129ENCautions7 Electronic Viewfi nder (VF-4)The VF-4 electronic viewfi nder switches on automatically when you look through it. While the viewfi nder is

13ENPreparation1 Charging and inserting the battery1 Charging the battery.Charging indicator Charging in progressLights orangeCharging complete OffCh

130ENCautions7SoftwareOLYMPUS Viewer 3Digital Photo Managing SoftwareRemote OperationRM-UC1Remote CableSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-FiMemory Card*5Connection Cabl

131ENCautions7: E-PL8 compatible productsLensMF-2 *1OM Adapter 2For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1

132ENCautions7Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.Exterior:• Wipe

133ENCautions7 Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image picku

134ENInformation88Shooting tips and informationThe camera does not turn on even when a battery is loadedThe battery is not fully charged• Charge the

135ENInformation8Noise reduction is activated• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera

136ENInformation8Error codesMonitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionNo CardThe card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.Insert a car

137ENInformation8Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective action mThe internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.Turn

138ENInformation8 Menu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be restored by

139ENInformation8q Playback MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gqmStart ―68 BGM Happy DaysSlide AllSlide Interval 3secMovie Interval ShortROn84

14ENPreparation1 Inserting the cardThe following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and E

140ENInformation8c Custom MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcRAF/MFAF ModeStill Picture S-AF88 Movie C-AFFull-time AF OffAEL/AFLS-AF mode1C-A

141ENInformation8Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcUDisp/8/PCHDMIHDMI Out 1080i90 HDMI Control OffVideo Out ―KControl SettingsiAUTO Live GuideP/A/S/M

142ENInformation8Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcW# Custom# X-Sync.1/25092 # Slow Limit1/60w+FOffXK/Color/WBK SetK1 YF, K2 YN, K3 XN, K4 WN

143ENInformation8# Accessory Port MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3g#AOLYMPUS PENPAL SharePlease Wait — 107, 108Address BookAddress List —108Search T

144ENInformation8Specifi cations CameraProduct name E-PL8Product typeProduct type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard lens

145ENInformation8RecordingMemory SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-FiUHS-I compatibleRecording system Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for

146ENInformation8 FL-LM1 FlashGuide number 7 (ISO100•m) (10 (ISO200•m))Firing angle Covers the picture angle of a 14 mm lens (equivalent to 28 mm in

147ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS99 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

148ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.• Should you notice that the charger is emitting smoke, heat,

149ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9• If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running co

15ENPreparation1 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera.12Rear cap21 2 Align the lens attachm

150ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9• Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning.• If the battery’

151ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9FCC NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15

152ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9For customers in North America, Central America, South America and the CaribbeanDeclaration of ConformityModel Number : IM001

153ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9(f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olymp

154ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OL

155ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9Provisions of warrantyIn the unlikely event that your product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in a

156ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS9Trademarks• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc

157ENIndexSymbols# RC Mode ...127W ...87c/# Menu Display ...

158ENCopyright Settings ...94Custom Menu (c) ...88DDate/time setting X...

159ENMM (Manual mode) ...33Manual Focus (MF) ...49Menu Display (c/# Menu Display) ...87Meterin

16ENPreparation1 Power on 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.• To turn off the

160ENSingle AF ...49Sleep ...16, 91Slideshow ...

WD128702date of issue 2016.02.

17ENPreparation1 Setting the date/timeDate and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with

18ENShooting22 Shooting Information displays while shooting Monitor display when shootingMonitor display when shooting still pictures250250 F5.6ISO-

19ENShooting2Monitor display during movie modeWi-Fi28mmGFnPPFHDFM-IS ONM-IS ON01:02:0301:02:03ISOISOAUTOAUTOC-AFC-AFHF Shooting mode...

2ENIndications used in this manualThe following symbols are used throughout this manual.% TipsUseful information and hints that will help you get the

20ENShooting2 Shooting still pictures Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode, and then shoot the image.Indicator Mode icon Types of shooti

21ENShooting2 3 Adjust the focus.• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position

22ENShooting2 Taking high angle and low angle shotsYou can change the orientation and angle of the monitor.1 Press the monitor down.2 Adjust the angle

23ENShooting25 To set multiple live guides, repeat Steps 3 and 4.• A check is displayed on the guide item for live guides that are already set.Change

24ENShooting2 Shooting in scene mode (SCN) Select a scene according to the subject.1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.• A menu of scene menu will be di

25ENShooting2• [3D Photo] is subject to the following limitations.[3D Photo] can be used only with a 3D lens.The camera monitor cannot be used to pla

26ENShooting2 Using art fi lters (ART)Using art fi lters, you can easily have fun with artistic effects. Types of art fi ltersPop Art I/II *Creates a

27ENShooting21 Rotate the mode dial to ART.• A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using the control dial (P) or HI. You can also

28ENShooting2 Using PHOTO STORY (J)You can shoot a PHOTO STORY. Shoot with selected PHOTO STORY type.1 Rotate the mode dial to J.• A PHOTO STORY men

29ENShooting25 Shoot an image for the next frame.• View and shoot the subject for the next frame.• Press  to cancel the image in the directly preced

3ENTable of ContentsQuick task index 7Names of parts 10Preparation 12Unpack the box contents ...12Charging and inserting the battery ...

30ENShooting2 Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed (P program mode)P mode is a shooting mode where the camera automatically sets the

31ENShooting2 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)Mode A is a shooting mode where you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically ad

32ENShooting2 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)Mode S is a shooting mode where you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automat

33ENShooting2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)Mode M is a shooting mode where you choose both the aperture and shutter speed. They

34ENShooting2• During shooting, there are limits on the settings for the following functions.Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/interval shootin

35ENShooting2 Shooting with touch screen operationsTap T to cycle through touch screen settings.250250 F5.601:02:0301:02:033030ISO-A200Wi-FiTTap a su

36ENShooting2 Recording moviesYou can record movies when the mode dial is on any mode except J (PHOTO STORY). 1 Press the R button to begin recording.

37ENShooting2 Using movie mode (n)With movie mode (n), you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography mode.

38ENShooting2 Movie Tele-converter1 Touch the icon to display the zoom frame.• You can change the position of the zoom frame by touching the screen

39ENShooting2 Shooting “My Clips”You can create a single My Clips movie fi le including multiple short movies (clips). You can also add still pictures

4ENTable of ContentsReducing camera shake (image stabilizer) ...53Sequential shooting/using the self timer ...

40ENShooting2 Editing “My Clips”You can create a single movie fi le from My Clips.The shot clips are stored in My Clips. You can add movie clips and st

41ENShooting26 When you have fi nished the editings, select [Begin Export] and press z.• The combined album is saved as a single movie.• Exporting a

42ENShooting2 Self-portraitsInverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame.1 Push the monitor down slightly

43ENShooting23 Touch C and shoot.• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.• You can also shoot by touching the subject displayed in the mon

44ENShooting2 Using shooting options Calling shooting optionsYou can call up especially often-used shooting options using pre-allocated buttons. To se

45ENShooting2 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)After pressing the F button (F), use the control dial (P) or HI to adjust the exposure com

46ENShooting2 Setting the AF target (AF Area)Choose which of the 81 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.1 Press the P button (H) to display

47ENShooting2 Face priority AF/pupil detection AFThe camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.1 Press the P button (H) to display th

48ENShooting2 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF (Super Spot AF)You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows

49ENShooting2 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).You can choose separate focusing methods for still photograph

5ENTable of Contentsi (Monitor brightness adjustment) ... 87Rec View ...87Wi-Fi Settings ..

50ENShooting2 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadowsPress the F button (F) and press the INFO button to display the Highlight & Shadow

51ENShooting2 ISO sensitivityIncreasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The s

52ENShooting2 Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is s

53ENShooting2 One-touch white balanceMeasure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in t

54ENShooting2Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded)Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when sh

55ENShooting2Y12sSelf-timer 12 SECPress the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp l

56ENShooting2 Setting the image aspectYou can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures. Depending on your prefer

57ENShooting2 Selecting image quality (movie image quality mode)Set a movie image quality mode suitable for the desired use.1 Set the mode dial to n.

58ENShooting2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of

59ENShooting2 4 Select an option with HI and press the z button.• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on t

6ENTable of ContentsCautions 123Battery and charger ...123Using your charger abroad ...123Usable cards ...12

60ENShooting2Shooting modeLV super control panelFlash modeFlash timingConditions for fi ring the fl ashShutter speed limitS/M#Fill-in fl ash1st curtainAl

61ENShooting2 Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters (P

62ENShooting2 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)You can set the recording sound when shooting movies.1 Rotate the mode dial to n, pres

63ENShooting2• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatical

64ENPlayback33 Information display during playback Playback image informationSimplifi ed display2016.04.01 12:30 15100-0015×10×104:3LN3D3DWi-Fif0a415

65ENPlayback31 Battery check ...P. 16 2 Wireless LAN connection...P. 110 – 115 3 Including GPS information ...

66ENPlayback3 Viewing photographs and movies 1 Press the q button.• Your most recent photograph or movie will be displayed.• Select the desired p

67ENPlayback3 Index display/Calendar display• From single-frame playback, press the G button for index playback. Press the G button further for My

68ENPlayback3 SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press z during playback and select [m].JPEGmEraseBack Se

69ENPlayback3 Watching moviesSelect a movie and press the z button to display the playback menu. Select [Play Movie] and press the z button to begin p

7ENQuick task indexShootinggJust shoot without making any diffi cult settingsA22 Shooting in the way you want without needing to know technical termsL

70ENPlayback3 Setting a transfer order on images (Share Order)You can select images you want to transfer to a smartphone in advance. You can also brow

71ENPlayback3 Using the touch screenYou can use the touch panel to manipulate images. Full-frame playbackViewing additional images• Slide your fi nger

72ENMenu functions (Basic operations)44 Basic menu operationsThe menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live contro

73ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Using Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2j4:3D1Shooting Menu 1Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image AspectBackSet2

74ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Returning to default settings (Reset)Camera settings can be easily restored to default settings.1 Select [Reset/

75ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Processing options (Picture Mode)You can make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness and other parameter

76ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4h i-aJ K Monochrome ColorColors the black and white image.kkN:NormalCreates a normal black and white image.S:Sep

77ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Setting the self timer (j/Y)You can customize the self timer operation.1 Select [j/Y] in X Shooting Menu 2.oj/Y21

78ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings au

79ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 WB BKT (WB bracketing)Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specifi ed color directions) are aut

8ENQuick task indexAdjusting color White balance 52 Shooting in monochrome or sepiaPicture Mode 61 Changing the picture contrastPicture Mode 61 Focusi

80ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Taking HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagesThe camera shoots several images and automatically combines them into an

81ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)Record multiple exposures in a single image,

82ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Shooting automatically with a fi xed interval (Time lapse shooting)You can set the camera to shoot automatically

83ENMenu functions (Shooting menus)4 Wireless remote control fl ash photographyYou can take wireless fl ash photographs using the built-in fl ash and a s

84ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 Using the playback menuPlayback Menum (P. 68 )mR21Playback MenuEditSetReset ProtectConnection to SmartphoneBackOn

85ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 JPEG Edit Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduce

86ENMenu functions (Playback menus)4 Image overlayUp to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. T

87ENMenu functions (Setup menus)4 Using the setup menuUse the d Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.--.--.-- --:--XWj±0 k±021Setup MenuEngli

88ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Using the custom menusCamera settings can be customized using the c Custom Menu.Custom MenuRAF/MF (P. 88)STUVWX21R

89ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 S Button/DialOption Descriptiong Button Function Choose the function assigned to the selected button. 98[FFunction

9ENQuick task indexPlaybackgViewing images on a TVHDMI 90 Video Out 90Playback on TV 100 Dealing with red-eyeRedeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 85 PrintingCreatin

90ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 U Disp/8/PCOption Descriptiong HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV v

91ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Option Descriptiong LV Close Up Mode [mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom.[mode2]: Zoom is not

92ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Option Descriptiong ISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO sensitivity when [Auto] is s

93ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 X K/Color/WBOption Descriptiong K Set You can select the JPEG image quality mode from combinations of three image s

94ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Y Record/EraseOption Descriptiong Quick Erase If [On] is selected, pressing the  button in the playback display wi

95ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Z MovieOption DescriptiongnMode Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control

96ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 b K UtilityOption DescriptiongPixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the ima

97ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4AEL/AFL MENU c R [AEL/AFL]Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the button to which AEL/AFL h

98ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4 Assigning functions to buttons (Button Function)MENU c S [Button Function]See the table below for the functi

99ENMenu functions (Custom menus)4Live Guide Press the button to display live guides. b (Digital Tele-converter)Press the button to turn digital zoom